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The Best Physics Tutors in Los Altos, CA

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Theodore W. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore W.
149/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

AP Physics Expert (Physics 1 & C: Mechanics)

Perfect 5 scorer on both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics with near-perfect scores on official CollegeBoard practice tests. I break down complex physics concepts into intuitive frameworks that make problem-solving second nature. Through my personalized instruction, students learn to approach...

5.0 (93)
149/hour
173 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Theodore’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

Perfect 5 scorer on both AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics with near-perfect scores on official CollegeBoard practice tests. I break down complex physics concepts into intuitive frameworks that make problem-solving second nature. Through my personalized instruction, students learn to approach...

Jeff D. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeff D.
125/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Ph.D. Physics Grad for Math & Physics Tutoring

I am a tutor specializing in both Math and Physics. I have a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Physics. I have loved teaching since I was a kid (completely true - ask my mom) :) While at U.C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate, I was given the chance to be TA in a freshman physics class and to teach as...

5.0 (45)
125/hour
220 hours tutoring

I am a tutor specializing in both Math and Physics. I have a Bachelors, Masters and PhD in Physics. I have loved teaching since I was a kid (completely true - ask my mom) :) While at U.C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate, I was given the chance to be TA in a freshman physics class and to teach as...

Bianca C. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bianca C.
180/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Experienced Math, Stats, and Test Prep Tutor with Education PhD

One of the best things about tutoring is seeing the moment a confusing topic becomes crystal clear. For me, I am always seeking creative ways to help students engage, learn, and understand course materials. My passion for teaching and learning brought me to complete a Ph.D. in Education. I also hold a master's degree in...

5.0 (271)
180/hour
955 hours tutoring

One of the best things about tutoring is seeing the moment a confusing topic becomes crystal clear. For me, I am always seeking creative ways to help students engage, learn, and understand course materials. My passion for teaching and learning brought me to complete a Ph.D. in Education. I also hold a master's degree in...

Ian A. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian A.
125/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Experienced Teacher with Extensive Experience in All HS Sciences

Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.

5.0 (2)
125/hour
13 hours tutoring

Extensive teaching experience, including AP Physics.

Sotirios K. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sotirios K.
55/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Physics and Math tutor to help you reach your educational goals

I am a theoretical physicist and have helped with all kinds of physics and math many ap and university students before and currently.

5.0 (1563)
55/hour
8,263 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a theoretical physicist and have helped with all kinds of physics and math many ap and university students before and currently.

Clark M. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Clark M.
125/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Master's degree in Chemisty tutoring full time since 2013

I have worked with students taking honors physics, AP physics, and college physics. I used the principles of physics extensively while I was working as a hardware engineer. Now, as a tutor, I am able to relate real world situations to the material being learned.

4.9 (255)
125/hour
1,117 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have worked with students taking honors physics, AP physics, and college physics. I used the principles of physics extensively while I was working as a hardware engineer. Now, as a tutor, I am able to relate real world situations to the material being learned.

Alex L. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex L.
36/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Elementary/Middle/High School STEM Tutor, Cornell Engineering

I approach every student with patience, encouragement, and friendliness because I know how oeverwhelming school can feel. I specialize in helping elementary, middle, and early high school students with science and math, including biology, environmental science, physics, algebra, and calculus foundations. I...

5.0 (1)
36/hour
38 hours tutoring

I approach every student with patience, encouragement, and friendliness because I know how oeverwhelming school can feel. I specialize in helping elementary, middle, and early high school students with science and math, including biology, environmental science, physics, algebra, and calculus foundations. I...

Lindsey D. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lindsey D.
100/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

PhD with experience teaching Math

***Currently full for consistent/weekly clients - but open for special exam/final sessions or to fill in occasionally Hi, my name is Lindsey, I am a 26 year old postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University. I am from Youngstown, OH, and moved to the bay area last year. I have a PhD in biomedical engineering from Case...

5.0 (1)
100/hour
16 hours tutoring

***Currently full for consistent/weekly clients - but open for special exam/final sessions or to fill in occasionally Hi, my name is Lindsey, I am a 26 year old postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University. I am from Youngstown, OH, and moved to the bay area last year. I have a PhD in biomedical engineering from Case...

Lucy Y. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lucy Y.
150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Rocket Scientist Tutoring

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...

5.0 (47)
150/hour
91 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Science and Scientific Computing, complemented by a background as a Rocket Scientist at NASA. My extensive expertise in physics and mathematics forms a robust foundation for my tutoring. With a results-driven focus and a compassionate...

Donnie R. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Donnie R.
125/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Physics (High School, AP, and College level)

My approach to physics is grounded in my direct experience as a High School Physics Teacher, where I designed curriculum and taught both New York Regents and AP Physics courses. This classroom experience is complemented by my time as a CRLA-certified Peer Tutor at UMass Amherst, where I tutored...

5.0 (4)
125/hour
38 hours tutoring

My approach to physics is grounded in my direct experience as a High School Physics Teacher, where I designed curriculum and taught both New York Regents and AP Physics courses. This classroom experience is complemented by my time as a CRLA-certified Peer Tutor at UMass Amherst, where I tutored...

Audrey S. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Audrey S.
75/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

PhD in Chemical Engineering

I specialize in materials science, polymer chemistry and physics, fluid mechanics, and rheology. During my PhD, I was a TA for three quarters of Soft Matter Rheology at Stanford. I am experienced in tutoring polymer science at the college/graduate level.

5.0 (4)
75/hour
8 hours tutoring

I specialize in materials science, polymer chemistry and physics, fluid mechanics, and rheology. During my PhD, I was a TA for three quarters of Soft Matter Rheology at Stanford. I am experienced in tutoring polymer science at the college/graduate level.

Michael D. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael D.
60/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Math-Physics-Computer Help from a Skilled, Communicative Tutor

My PhD is in elementary particle physics, and I have extensive learning and teaching experience in the major areas of physics at up to the university graduate level.

5.0 (112)
60/hour
536 hours tutoring

My PhD is in elementary particle physics, and I have extensive learning and teaching experience in the major areas of physics at up to the university graduate level.

Erfan K. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erfan K.
135/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Experienced College Level math and Engineering Tutor

My professional experience at Tesla and SpaceX has given me a strong foundation in the practical applications of engineering, particularly in structural engineering and mechanical systems. This hands-on experience has strengthened my knowledge in key areas of math, physics, and engineering mechanics, which I now...

5.0 (8)
135/hour
41 hours tutoring

My professional experience at Tesla and SpaceX has given me a strong foundation in the practical applications of engineering, particularly in structural engineering and mechanical systems. This hands-on experience has strengthened my knowledge in key areas of math, physics, and engineering mechanics, which I now...

Gabriel T. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gabriel T.
90/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Computer engineer with expertise in Verilog, C/C++, Python and Linux

I am a computer engineer from San Jose, California. I have been tutoring students with engineering and mathematics subjects for more than one year both in person and on Wyzant. I have experience as a software engineer, firmware engineer, and electronics engineer. I have expertise in programming languages such as C,...

5.0 (215)
90/hour
954 hours tutoring

I am a computer engineer from San Jose, California. I have been tutoring students with engineering and mathematics subjects for more than one year both in person and on Wyzant. I have experience as a software engineer, firmware engineer, and electronics engineer. I have expertise in programming languages such as C,...

Alex O. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex O.
86/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Stanford Graduate for Tutor: Pre-Algebra thru Calculus and Sciences!

3+ yrs tutoring honors and AP Physics

4.8 (57)
86/hour
222 hours tutoring

3+ yrs tutoring honors and AP Physics

Raphael L. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Raphael L.
139/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Harvard PhD in physics, top 20 at US Physics Olympiad

I tutor across an array of physics topics including general physics - both calculus and algebra based, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics at an undergraduate level, as well as high school physics and AP Physics 1, 2, and C (mechanics and electricity and magnetism). I...

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5.0 (2704)
139/hour
9,960 hours tutoring

I tutor across an array of physics topics including general physics - both calculus and algebra based, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics at an undergraduate level, as well as high school physics and AP Physics 1, 2, and C (mechanics and electricity and magnetism). I...

Jonathan W. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan W.
150/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Yale and Stanford Engineering Ph.D. Math and Science Tutor

Scored 2290/2400 on the SAT and have studied biomedical engineering at Yale. Have tutored students in SAT Math and SAT II Physics.

5.0 (53)
150/hour
105 hours tutoring

Scored 2290/2400 on the SAT and have studied biomedical engineering at Yale. Have tutored students in SAT Math and SAT II Physics.

Howard Z. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard Z.
120/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Passionate physics tutor

I have been tutoring physics since 2013

5.0 (255)
120/hour
1,030 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring physics since 2013

Gerardo M. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gerardo M.
90/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Math, Science, SAT Tutor - California Institute of Technology Grad

I am a STEM focused tutor that specializes in teaching all levels of math (AP included), science, academic test prep, and college level classes. One of my greatest strengths as a tutor is my ability to communicate with my students. I identify areas that need improvement and figure out where the fundamental disconnect...

5.0 (51)
90/hour
110 hours tutoring

I am a STEM focused tutor that specializes in teaching all levels of math (AP included), science, academic test prep, and college level classes. One of my greatest strengths as a tutor is my ability to communicate with my students. I identify areas that need improvement and figure out where the fundamental disconnect...

Hannah R. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hannah R.
75/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Physics tutor

While I was completing my undergrad at UC Davis, I tutored algebra-based physics for other college students. Some of my top subjects include thermodynamics, kinematics, force/torque, and electricity and magnetism. I am happy to help my students improve physics understanding through practice problems...

5.0 (5)
75/hour
19 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Hannah’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

While I was completing my undergrad at UC Davis, I tutored algebra-based physics for other college students. Some of my top subjects include thermodynamics, kinematics, force/torque, and electricity and magnetism. I am happy to help my students improve physics understanding through practice problems...

Matthew R. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew R.
100/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Stanford PhD, astrobiologist, astronomer, geologist and physicist.

In addition, I graduated from Penn State University with a Masters in geosciences, Southern New Hampshire University with a Masters in education, and University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in physics with a focus in astrophysics. Throughout my academic career and beyond, I have always had a passion for...

5.0 (17)
100/hour
63 hours tutoring

In addition, I graduated from Penn State University with a Masters in geosciences, Southern New Hampshire University with a Masters in education, and University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in physics with a focus in astrophysics. Throughout my academic career and beyond, I have always had a passion for...

Venkat A. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Venkat A.
190/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Expert Physics Tutor with 10+ Years teaching AP Physics

My father was a physics professor and grew up with Physics in my house. I love teaching physics because it connects math with real world problems. I have expertise teaching algebra-based and calculus-based physics from regular physics to AP Physics 1, 2 and C.

5.0 (423)
190/hour
714 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response time is based on Venkat’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

My father was a physics professor and grew up with Physics in my house. I love teaching physics because it connects math with real world problems. I have expertise teaching algebra-based and calculus-based physics from regular physics to AP Physics 1, 2 and C.

Kat T. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kat T.
100/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Chemistry, Science, Math and Russian (bilingual, native) Tutor

Besides that, I teach college and high school science courses: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology and Math. I have a degree in Biochemistry from UCLA where I did a research on material chemistry. I have tutored introductory General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Math; however, my...

5.0 (24)
100/hour
40 hours tutoring

Besides that, I teach college and high school science courses: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology and Math. I have a degree in Biochemistry from UCLA where I did a research on material chemistry. I have tutored introductory General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Math; however, my...

Jeffrey M. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey M.
69/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Ph.D physicist w/ 20+ years tutoring experience in math and physics

I have loved physics, and the teaching of physics, since attending Lowell High School in San Francisco. My undergraduate major at University of California at Berkeley was Physics & Biology. In addition to my experience teaching physics as a grad student at SF State and the University of...

4.9 (1193)
69/hour
4,488 hours tutoring

I have loved physics, and the teaching of physics, since attending Lowell High School in San Francisco. My undergraduate major at University of California at Berkeley was Physics & Biology. In addition to my experience teaching physics as a grad student at SF State and the University of...

Leon Z. Near Los Altos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon Z.
360/hour

Near Los Altos, CA

Physics, math — Improve your scores greatly, quickly, and pleasantly!

I am experienced in tutoring high-school and college-level physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics at Stanford and Santa Clara University), in physics test prep (SAT Physics Subject test, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2, (the old AP Physics B), and AP Physics...

5.0 (217)
360/hour
1,357 hours tutoring

I am experienced in tutoring high-school and college-level physics (including relativity and quantum mechanics at Stanford and Santa Clara University), in physics test prep (SAT Physics Subject test, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2, (the old AP Physics B), and AP Physics...

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